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Love Me or I Die

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Lauretha Thomas, a young woman struggling to find a job after months of rejection, is left feeling hopeless and frustrated. With mounting pressure from her family’s financial crisis and the weight of her own failure, Lauretha decides to escape her problems for a while. She reluctantly agrees to join her best friend, Pamela, at an exclusive, posh nightclub—far beyond her usual standards of living.

Die böse Stiefmutter liebt doch

Als Julia Schmidt in der Körper der herzlosen Stiefmutter erwacht, hat sie nur ein Ziel: ihre Familie zu retten. Der undurchsichtige Alexander von Berg will ihr das Kind wegnehmen. Ein erbitterter Kampf beginnt – doch je härter der Kampf, desto stärker die verbotene Anziehungskraft zwischen den beiden. Eine Geschichte über zweite Chancen und unerwartete Liebe.

I Let Love Die Inside Me

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On her birthday, Ava Snow is dealt a cruel double blow. Her boyfriend of four years, Evan Clark, betrays her by secretly marrying his first love, Nina Scott. Heartbroken and abandoned by the roadside, Ava is later caught in a tragic car accident. As she teeters on the edge of death, she strikes a fateful deal—trading her Heartstring for a second chance at life, one where she can no longer feel love.

Zurück in die 80er – Stiefmutter? Nein!

Nach dem Neustart kappt sie alle falschen Beziehungen. Statt sich für andere aufzuopfern, kämpft sie für sich und ihre Tochter. Diesmal wartet echte Liebe auf sie.

Where Animals Speak, Secrets Die

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After a failed trial, Ryn Henson is reborn as an orphan with the ability to understand animals. Sensing an opportunity, Paula Bryant ropes her into livestreaming animal communication—only to inadvertently expose the Grant family's buried secrets. Soon, Ryn is invited to the Grants' estate, where a darkness deeper than she ever imagined awaits.

She Assigned to Die, He Driven to Live

After suddenly dying, Nelly Scott finds herself trapped in the body of a tragic novel’s heroine who longs for death. To return to her real life, she must fulfill the heroine’s wish by choosing to die. But when she meets Yuriy Chavez, a man battling cancer, their growing bond complicates her mission. Now, Nelly must decide: continue with the mission, or reject it?

After I Died He Went Mad

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On their wedding day, Lillian's father killed Sebastian's parents in a drunk-driving crash, turning lovers into enemies. Sebastian had her parents jailed and tortured until they committed suicide, then imprisoned Lillian to make her suffer the same loss. Five years later, she learned she had a week left to live. Unaware, Sebastian kept tormenting her while she treated death as freedom, choosing kindness before ending her life.

You're Married? Then Die, Liar!

After three years of marriage, Nora Lane discovers her marriage certificate is FAKE—and she’s still legally single. Her husband Adrian Stone, the man she trusted since childhood, is actually married to someone else: Clara Hayes, a replacement he found while Nora was abroad. Now, the real lover has become the other woman. Betrayed and enraged, she’s ready to crash his perfect lie. “You replaced me? Let’s see who replaces who now.”

My Heart Dies From Home

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From a young age,Greta was abandoned and forced to survive on her own. In her quest to claim her adoptive father's unpaid wages, she encountered ridicule and Mistreatment at the hands of the Walker family. Unbeknownst to the Walkers, they had been tirelessly searching for a family named Clara, not realizing that Greta, the very individual they had been disparaging, was Clara all along..

Sie stickt die Liebe

Ein Stich. Ein Irrtum. Kein Zurück. Nach dem Tod ihrer Eltern wird Amalia zur Dienerin im eigenen Haus. Nur ihre Stickkunst hält sie am Leben. Als ein vergifteter Prinz sie in einer Nacht mit einer Kurtisane verwechselt, wird ein unsichtbarer Faden zwischen ihnen geknüpft – aus Schuld, Verlangen und etwas, das mehr sein könnte.

Adieu, My Almost Forever (DUBBED)

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Ignored by her father in favor of her stepsister, Whitney Lovell turns to Hector Elwood for protection and slowly falls for him—only to be met with cold indifference and even cruelty, for his heart belongs to her stepsister. Shattered, Whitney marries the paralyzed heir Carson Monroe, who offers her stability. But when regret consumes Hector, he fights desperately to win her back, begging for the love he once cast aside.

Mommy, Why Did Daddy Let Me Die

When a tornado strikes, William makes a devastating choice— he saves his ex and her child, leaving his own daughter Fiona behind. She doesn't survive. Rachel is crushed by grief, burdened with a truth she can't bring herself to say. As Fiona's funeral nears, will William uncover the secret before it's too late to make amends?

Our Story Died in Your Hands

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Despite a ten-year relationship and three years of marriage, Simon Grant faces hostility from his wife, Amy Ford, after she loses her memory in an accident. No matter how hard he tries, she insists she's in love with his brother, pushing him away and even having him committed to a psychiatric hospital. When heartbreak finally overwhelms him, Simon marries the heiress of the Zane family—leaving Amy to regret everything, too late.

Heirate, wer dich liebt

An ihrem 26. Geburtstag trennt sich Clara Sommer von Lukas Stein und sagt Ja zu Leon Reinhardt, der sie seit zehn Jahren liebt. Als ihr Vater mit Herzinfarkt dringend Ärzte brauchte, holte Lukas wegen der Tochter seiner großen Liebe alle Ärzte weg – Paul Sommer starb. Clara zieht Konsequenzen und beginnt neu.

Showtime, Ladies!

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Genius director Julia receives a call from the police one day after work, learning that her best friend, Emma, has died by suicide. Emma's final words reveal that her husband, the treacherous Benjamin, was the true cause of her death. Devastated but determined, Julia vows to take down Benjamin and exact revenge in the most dramatic way possible.

(Dubbed)You're Married? Then Die, Liar!

After three years of marriage, Nora Lane discovers her marriage certificate is FAKE—and she’s still legally single. Her husband Adrian Stone, the man she trusted since childhood, is actually married to someone else: Clara Hayes, a replacement he found while Nora was abroad. Now, the real lover has become the other woman. Betrayed and enraged, she’s ready to crash his perfect lie. “You replaced me? Let’s see who replaces who now.”

Adieu, My Almost Forever

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Ignored by her father in favor of her stepsister, Whitney Lovell turns to Hector Elwood for protection and slowly falls for him—only to be met with cold indifference and even cruelty, for his heart belongs to her stepsister. Shattered, Whitney marries the paralyzed heir Carson Monroe, who offers her stability. But when regret consumes Hector, he fights desperately to win her back, begging for the love he once cast aside.

Girls Help Girls: Divorce or Die

Caroline, a top Abuse Intervention Specialist at PunishDash with an unmatched record of subduing abusers, fell for Richard—a disguised domestic violator—during a blind date. They married swiftly. When Richard attempted to control her, she overpowered him, delivering brutal retaliation. Ironically, Richard as the abuser ended up a victim of his own abuse.

The Day I Died, Their Hell Began

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Julia Smith can only watch as her parents and brother shower Emily Smith with love, always choosing her over Julia. Even her own fiancé sides with Emily. Pushed to the brink of despair, Julia sees no way out but to end it all—until fate takes an unexpected turn.

Jemand auf der Welt liebt dich

Florian, der junge Erbe der Lust-Familie, wird in einem Parkhaus angegriffen. Lea deckt seine Flucht – doch die Täter verwechseln ihren Ehemann Henrik mit Florian und lassen das Paar gezielt von einem LKW überfahren. Im Krankenhaus erwacht Lea zur grausamen Wahrheit: Henrik ist tot. Jahre später zieht sie ihre Tochter Mila allein groß – bis ein Unfall Mila ins Krankenhaus bringt… und Florian wieder in ihr Leben tritt. Jetzt droht die Vergangenheit sie einzuholen.

The Day Love Died

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Yale Levin has devoted himself entirely to Mia Hunt for seven years, envisioning a bright future together. However, his idealized world shatters when he discovers her complicated relationship with her friend’s brother, Zach Jaffe, and catches them in bed. Devastated, Yale decides to leave, returning home to take over the family business and fulfill an arranged marriage to the influential Wendy Blair.

Eyes Don't Lie, Daddy

A hotel waitress's fateful night with a CEO left her with twins who share his unique eyes. Five years later, his powerful family uses every cruel scheme, from fake DNA tests to kidnapping, to deny them. In a world built on lies, can the undeniable truth in their eyes unite a family torn apart by greed and betrayal?

No Escape: Reborn to Die

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On Lucille Zabel's wedding night, death is inevitable. Framed and executed by the matriarch, she awakens—only to relive the nightmare. Desperate, she escapes, seeks help, and is buried alive before she can explain. Reborn again, she searches for her husband, only to find him murdered. Accused of the crime, she is executed once more. Live. Die. Repeat. Trapped in an endless cycle of death, Lucille must break the pattern. But if every fate ends in tragedy… How will she survive?

Buổi Livestream Hoán Đổi Tự Do

Nữ sinh Lâm Dao bị bạn trai và bạn thân hãm hại, trở thành kẻ thế tội cho vụ lừa đảo chấn động. Cô "chết" oan ức trong tù, để rồi khi mở mắt lại, thời gian quay ngược về đúng ngày định mệnh. Lâm Dao quyết tâm vạch trần âm mưu, thay đổi số phận và trả lại công bằng cho bản thân cùng gia đình.

Double Life, Double Lies

Sophia Miller, the world’s top hacker, helped her husband James Zack’s company go public with her skills, only to discover that she was the other woman—his legal wife was someone else. Anger, shock, and unwillingness surged within her. Now that she knew the truth, where should she go from here?

(Dubbed)Trust Me or Die

Cassie Yates thought a road trip to a forest villa would be the perfect escape from hectic city life—until she dreamed of a monstrous python lurking nearby. She woke with a start, relieved it was just a nightmare. But soon, the giant snake appeared for real, and every horrifying detail of her dream began creeping into reality...

DONが集まる 老人ホーム

周峰は大富豪の実父ながら、頑なに老人ホームに住み、廃品収集に没頭している。これこそが致富の秘訣だと信じ込み、息子が商才に欠け役立たずだと蔑む。偶然にも柳菁依と電撃結婚した。彼女は、周峰が住む老人ホームが実は重要人物たちの集う場所であり、周峰が拾い集める「廃品」が骨董品や貴重な品ばかりだと知り驚愕する。彼らが誕生パーティーへ共に向かうと、劉建と遭遇。借りた高級車を自慢する劉建は、駐車場を巡り周峰と対立する。しかし、彼が頼りにする高級車が実は主人公が受け取りを拒んだ贈り物であり、必死に取り入ろうとする相手に、彼は知らず知らずのうちに屈辱を与えていたのだ。

Hồng Diện Sát

Mười năm trước, mẹ Thẩm Nam Tinh bị tiểu thư Phủ Quốc công – Lâm Thư Nghi – thả chó cắn chết. Cô tận mắt chứng kiến bi kịch ấy, còn bị đẩy lên núi làm mồi cho sói. Được một người bí ẩn cứu mạng và truyền cho bí thuật mê hoặc lòng người, Thẩm Nam Tinh quyết vào cung, lấy son phấn làm lưỡi dao, xé toang lớp mặt nạ giả nhân giả nghĩa của hoàng hậu Lâm Thư Nghi, báo thù cho mẹ!

Die Familie ließ sie schuften, doch sie heiratete das Glück.

Jutta Vogel wurde von ihrer Familie ausgebeutet und nach der Wahrheit von Freund Sebastian und Schwester Margrit verraten. Sie widerstand dem Druck, wurde von Christian gerettet und heiratete ihn aus Not. Heimlich führte sie die Familie zur Zusammenarbeit mit Hochstapler Moritz, was deren Ruin bedeutete. Durch die Erlebnisse wuchs Jutta und Christians Liebe, und sie begannen ein neues Leben.

Trust Me or Die

Cassie Yates thought a road trip to a forest villa would be the perfect escape from hectic city life—until she dreamed of a monstrous python lurking nearby. She woke with a start, relieved it was just a nightmare. But soon, the giant snake appeared for real, and every horrifying detail of her dream began creeping into reality...

Grandpa's Final Rules or DIE!

On his deathbed, Walt Zane issued two mandatory prohibitions to his granddaughter Mia Zane regarding coffin-carrying. When Mia went back to the ancestral house to arrange the funeral, she faced exclusion and sarcasm from her relatives. Yet, tempted by great gains, everyone was stuck in a struggle between greed and conscience...

Boss, We’re Still Married?

To save her ailing mother, naive rookie Luna Lynn agrees to a secret one-year marriage with powerful CEO Jason Zane. A year later, they meet again in the workplace, pretending not to know each other. As Luna proves her worth and tension turns to passion, an unexpected wedding certificate surfaces at the company gala... Will love bloom or break under the weight of past secrets?

The Doctor’s Last Stand

Dr. Julia Bennett, the youngest neurologist in Kingston, sacrifices her career to care for her family. Despite lucrative offers, she chooses loyalty over ambition. But her husband Marcus and son Lance grow indifferent, even favoring another woman. Heartbroken, Julia accepts Leon’s offer to become vice-director of Kingston Hospital. As the divorce papers arrive, Marcus and Lance realize their mistake—but is it too late?

Der vergessene CEO liebt mich!

Jasmin rettet Leon – ein Atemnot-Missverständnis und ein Rettungsangebot von 100 Millionen setzen ihre Geschichte in Gang. Während der amnesische Leon Schuldendienst leistet, entwickeln sich zwischen ihnen Gefühle. Stürme auf der Reunion, Gedächtnisverlust/Wiedererlangung sowie Rivalenverschwörungen schüren die emotionale Flut. Leon wird zu einem Pflanzmenschen, um Jasmin zu beschützen – sie bleibt standhaft. Schließlich erwacht er, und beide finden endgültig zusammen.

Mein zurückhaltender Ehemann liebt mich sehr

In ihrem früheren Leben wurde Charlott Cawthon von ihrem Adoptivbruder und ihrer Freundin betrogen, was zum Tod ihrer Familie führte. Durch ein Wunder wurde sie in der Nacht der Geburt ihres Kindes wiedergeboren. Sie setzte sich gegen ihre Widersacher durch, gewann die Liebe ihres Mannes zurück, übernahm die Firma und fand schließlich ihr Glück. Diese Serie basiert auf dem Fanqie Novel „Chongsheng Fenmian Ye, Liaojing Yaozhu Laogong Bu Songkou“ von der Autorin Liuliu Mitang.

(Dubbed) Born to Dominate

Yannick Young thought he was just another weak disciple. But when he aces a deadly sect trial, the truth hits—he’s anything but ordinary. Jealous rivals, secret mentors, and ancient enemies stand in his way. Is he ready to claim the power he never knew he had?

MOI, UN DIEU DE LA BOURSE ?

L'étudiant discret Loïc Vallée découvre qu'il peut prédire l'avenir après un rêve où il devient un magnat entouré de beauté et de fortune. Au réveil, tout se réalise : chaque mot qu’il prononce fait exploser la Bourse ! Ses plaisanteries déclenchent des hausses folles, attirant même Candice Laurent, la glaciale reine du campus, qui finit par tomber sous son charme. Adapté de L'Imposteur de la Bourse sur Fanqie Xiaoshuo, par l'auteur Yélu Sǎ Gǒuliáng.

200 Pounds to Die: RUN!

Successful CEO Sheila had it all, until her doctor husband drugged her, made her gain 200 pounds, and planned to steal her heart for his secret love child. Now trapped on a cruise ship with her killer husband, she must outsmart him in a deadly game of survival where the prize is her very heartbeat.

Wiedergeburt werde ich nie wieder Stiefvater sein

Im früheren Leben hat er sich einer Witwe zuliebe nicht um seine eigene Tochter gekümmert, sondern die beiden Söhne der Witwe aufgezogen, was dazu führte, dass er krank und unbeaufsichtigt war. In seinem zweiten Leben wird er nie wieder Stiefvater sein, und er wird gutes Geld verdienen, um seine eigene Tochter zu unterstützen.

Strategi Cinta Bos

Aria Kong, pakar krisis nombor satu dunia, pulang ke negara asal untuk bersara. Tanpa disangka, dia bertemu Hudson Huo,Presiden Kumpulan Huo yang menyimpan cinta terhadapnya selama 10 tahun.Disebabkan oleh satu insiden,mereka terpaksa berkahwin palsu tetapi akhirnya jatuh cinta sungguhan.Rahsia terbesar? Semua ini adalah rancangan Hudson dari awal.

Chàng Rể Diêm La

Chu Thận, sau 15 năm tu luyện trong thế giới tu tiên, giả vờ làm tên ở rể vô dụng, nhưng thực ra lại là Diêm La hành động cực kỳ cẩn thận. Anh phải đứng đầu trong đại hội tuyển đệ tử phái Thiên Kiếm để giữ lại vợ. Tại đại hội, anh phát hiện âm mưu chiếm đoạt thân xác của Diêm La giả, cùng trưởng lão Trần và Triệu Viễn Thanh vạch trần và tiêu diệt kẻ xấu.

(Doublage)CE BLEU QUI PULVÉRISE LES DIEUX

Émeric Flammèche, formé par trois maîtres sans jamais connaître sa puissance réelle, découvre son talent lors d'une épreuve du Conclave. Jalousé, il combat des rivaux et forge des alliances. Vainqueur au tournoi impérial puis surpassant ses maîtres, il devient Grand Maréchal. Enfin, il défend le royaume contre les démons, scellant la paix.

Stumme Liebe

Lukas Hoffmann,todkranker Erbe der mächtigen Hoffmanns,soll durch eine Zwangsheirat gerettet werden.Die mittellose Lina Schneider wird als Glücksbraut an die Familie verkauft.Doch als Lukas erwacht,weist er sie wütend zurück,Sein Herz gehört der geheimnisvollen Retterin.Was Niemand weiß: Lina ist genau diese Frau!Sie verlor ihre Stimme,als sie ihn als Kind vor dem Ertrinken rettet. Nach schmerzhaften Missverständinissen entdeckt Lukas die Wahrheit...

A Way to Die, A Way to Back In Time

Ben Hart, a billionaire, is accidentally whisked back to ancient times. Discovering that being killed will return him to the present, he tries to incite his own death, for instance, by submitting outrageous petitions. Rather than being punished, he's celebrated as a hero and sent abroad as a diplomat. His actions there cause chaos, yet his homeland's power keeps him safe. Eventually, he even conquers a foreign kingdom. Ironically, his quest to “die” makes him highly successful and legendary…

A Precious Rose to Die For

Marcus Fowler, heir of the Green Mafia, leaves his empire for Evelyn Carter, building a quiet life as a Shanghai butcher. When Evelyn is betrayed and targeted by Lynn Lee, Marcus's brutal return as mafia leader is unleashed. But new threats from the Shaw Family force him to defend his love on all fronts. Can a bond forged in violence ever find peace?

Os Limites da Bondade

Reencarnada, Vânia Chaves luta para mudar o destino de seu pai, Gilles Chaves, cuja bondade o levou a ser traído. Ela desmascara Júlia Querubim, que falsamente acusou Gilles de assédio, usando gravações e testemunhos. Ao mesmo tempo, Gilles percebe a ingratidão de seus protegidos — Leonardo Lira, Caetano Rocha e Aurora Jardim — e decide parar de ser generoso sem limites. No final, os traidores são punidos, e pai e filha entendem que a compaixão precisa de limites.

10 Days to Win His Majesty, or Die

Erin, a top auction appraiser, wakes to find herself trapped inside a palace novel. She has ten days to win Emperor Adrian’s heart and survive the ruthless throne games or lose her life. When a rare Frost Toad binds their breath and pain, enemies close in and loyalty blurs. Love or betrayal, who will strike first…

Tale of a Lady Doctor

Lucy Young, disguised as a man, practices medicine but faces her father's reprimand due to the lack of female physicians. Despite her exceptional talent, she is deemed unqualified. Her remarkable skills catch the attention of the court, and she is summoned to treat the ailing emperor, only to have her true identity as a woman revealed...

Like It The Bossy Way

After being abused by my parents and sister, I finally get lucky and meet the most handsome and powerful man of the city! Little do I know, his nephew was my highschool sweetheart! What is going to happen in this love-triangle?

Born to Dominate

Yannick Young thought he was just another weak disciple. But when he aces a deadly sect trial, the truth hits—he’s anything but ordinary. Jealous rivals, secret mentors, and ancient enemies stand in his way. Is he ready to claim the power he never knew he had?

Don't Mess With the Boss Lady

At the Greenlake Properties charity auction, CEO Luna Lee is suddenly attacked—by villagers who once helped fund her education. Shocked, Luna goes undercover to uncover the truth. But in Jonshire, she's beaten and locked away by a local branch leader. When her true identity is revealed, even those in power fall to their knees... What secret ties them all together?

Khi Ánh Trăng Lộ Diện

Vì tình yêu, Cố Tri Đường (Chủ tịch Cố thị) giấu thân phận, giúp Trần Tinh Dao thành đại gia. Ngày cưới, anh bị cô phản bội và vu khống! Quá đau lòng, anh công khai thân phận thật, vạch trần mọi dối trá ngay tại hôn lễ. Cố Tri Đường trở về đế quốc kinh doanh. Hối hận muộn màng, Tinh Dao tìm về, nhưng anh đã có người mới.

Liebe nach dem Sternenfall

Ein betäubtes Getränk reißt Kunststudentin Lina brutal aus ihrem Alltag – und direkt in die Arme von CEO Leon. Plötzlich schwanger, erpresst und von Campus-Gerüchten überrollt, bleibt ihr nur einer als Schutz: der eiskalte Mann, der alles kontrolliert – auch sie. Doch wie lange noch?

LES LIENS DU SANG

Pour sauver son père, elle se vend à un homme puissant. Leur relation tumultueuse, faite de mensonges et de passions, les mène au bord du gouffre avant de leur offrir une rédemption inattendue.

Versteckter Boss： Mehr als ein Lieferant

Flora Selden wurde nach ihrer Flucht von einer guten Person gerettet und großgezogen. Sie arbeitet hart, um ihrem Kindheitsfreund Dan Guter das Studium zu finanzieren. Nach seinem Abschluss täuscht Dan Flora mit einer Hochzeit und raubt ihr Erbe. Zack Jenn, der nach seiner Tochter sucht, erkennt schließlich, dass Flora die Gesuchte ist. Er hilft ihr, Dan eine Lektion zu erteilen. Wird Flora ihm je vergeben?

Framed by Lies

Reclaimed from the orphanage by her wealthy biological parents, Charlene envisioned embracing a blessed life, only to discover a more adored adopted daughter Elin. Just out of the orphanage, her family committed perjury to seal her in jail. Yet when she turned to leave... the architects of her ruin began clutching at her shadow.

Blind Date with My Boss

The person I went on a blind date with turned out to be my boss! To pay for my mother's medical expenses, I must seduce my boss into loving me, obtaining company secrets; at work, I must disguise myself completely to prevent him from finding out. I fell in love with my boss and tried to give up stealing secrets, but he discovered my dual identity...

OMG! My "Doctor" Is a Billionaire!

Drunk and stumbled into a billionaire's suite? Lynn has one steamy night with Marcus Ford. Thought it was a one-time thing? He faked being her doctor for round two. Now he is her full-time protector. He solves her drama and ruins her haters. And when he finds out she is single? He goes all in. "You left after one night? The plot twist just began."

Ánh Dương Sau Ly Hôn

Kiều Tri Hủ thầm yêu Phó Lệnh Thanh 10 năm, chấp nhận cuộc hôn nhân hợp đồng vô nghĩa. Khi hợp đồng sắp kết thúc, cô nuôi hy vọng gia hạn, nhưng thái độ lạnh nhạt của anh và sự xuất hiện của Giản Nặc đã làm tan vỡ trái tim cô. Phải đến khi đối mặt với sinh tử, Kiều Tri Hủ mới cay đắng nhận ra: 10 năm si tình chỉ là trò đùa. Liệu cô có quyết định ly hôn và bắt đầu cuộc đời mới?

(Dubbed)Framed by Lies

Reclaimed from the orphanage by her wealthy biological parents, Charlene envisioned embracing a blessed life, only to discover a more adored adopted daughter Elin. Just out of the orphanage, her family committed perjury to seal her in jail. Yet when she turned to leave... the architects of her ruin began clutching at her shadow.

The People’s Doctor

Aaron Lyle, once a renowned physician, spent decades curing difficult cases at low fees, living a humble life. But his ungrateful apprentice, Jason Johnson, rose to department chair and forced Aaron out of the hospital. Struggling to make ends meet, Aaron became a street sweeper. When the son of the wealthiest man suffers a life-threatening injury and top experts fail, the hospital turns to Aaron as their last hope...